Category Management

The approach encompasses both shopper response and financial ROI.

The consumer segment that requires or desires kosher is an increasingly worthy target for grocers. It's a market growing in double digits, and catering to it can bring a well-needed boost to center store sales overall.

The leader of the private label suppliers' trade group says that, even with an economic climate that favors private label for its value equation, grocers' and manufacturers' private label efforts must move beyond the "me-too" mentality.

Set to launch by month's end, the 20-unit grocer's new Web site upgrades its online presence to an 'interactive online channel.'

Mac Johnson, USPB's well known v.p., will head up the new venture as president and c.e.o.

Fresh, technology leadership positions are among those newly filled.

Wholesalers are helping to push pricing and promotion optimization technology to independent grocers, and now regional chains are in the game.

Acquisition of C. Lloyd Johnson Co., Inc. means Acosta can now offer CPG manufacturers representation in the military services channel.